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Former Westerly Sun journalists launch The South County Star

WESTERLY – Two longtime Rhode Island journalists launched a new nonprofit digital news outlet last month focused on covering southern Rhode Island and southeastern...

R.I. eligible for SBA loans for economic injury from February blizzard

PROVIDENCE – All five counties in Rhode Island are eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for those impacted by the historic February blizzard, The...
PARTS OF the Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts could see a more than 4 inches of snow Saturday, with accumulation expected to begin Friday night. / COURTESY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

Storm could bring more than 4 inches of snow to parts...

PROVIDENCE – Parts of Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts could see more than 4 inches of snow Saturday, with accumulation expected to begin Friday...

Poll: As winter heating costs rise, so does consumer anxiety in...

Feeling anxious about how to pay for your winter heating bill? You’re not alone, according to the latest Ocean State Poll from the University of New...

Vacant 1.1-acre lot in Westerly sells for $1.4M

WESTERLY – A vacant 1.1-acre lot recently sold for $1.4 million, making this the most expensive land sale in the town since July 2023,...

Storm brings high winds, power outages across R.I.

PROVIDENCE – More than 1,800 Rhode Island Energy customers were without power Wednesday afternoon, as the state dealt with heavy rains and strong winds.  At...

R.I. gets $3.8M in HUD funding for affordable housing

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to identify and remove barriers...

May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s...

PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...

Five Questions With: Paul Chapman

Paul Chapman recently joined Residential Properties Ltd. as a sales associate at the firm’s South County office. Chapman came to Residential Properties following a...

FEMA: 1,300 R.I. applicants have received $5.8M in federal storm assistance

PROVIDENCE – As of April 19, $5.8 million in grants have been awarded to 1,305 applicants across Providence, Kent and Washington counties that were...
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